Transform your aquarium into a mesmerising riverbed with the WIO McDonald Lake Boulder Set Box. Featuring a range of vibrant colours, from deep red to rich blue, this eye-catching boulder creates a unique and beautiful display. Elevate your aquascape and captivate your senses with this stunning addition.
Description:
McDonald Lake boulder is a rare and unique stone. Its name it’s a tribute to the Glacier National Park's biggest lake in Montana, USA. It is a colourful boulder that can add a stunning visual appeal to your aquarium or terrarium, creating a unique riverbed impression. With colours ranging from dark red to maroon, and from green to blue and black, it adds a unique and beautiful touch to any aquascape.
The coloured stones of Lake McDonald owe their colours to the iron content in sedimentary pebble rocks and the degree of its oxidation. The rocks were formed for millions of years under different conditions, resulting in the beautiful colours seen today. The lake rocks were then ground into small coloured pebbles by giant ice blocks during the Ice Age, which were then brought into the valley by streams of meltwater.
McDonald Lake boulder is available in mix sizes from 10 to 30cm, and it can be complemented with McDonald Lake Nano Boulders. Some boulders may raise pH and hardness slightly. Regular water changes are enough to keep the hardness under control.
Key points:
Rare and unique colourful boulders
Colours range from dark red to maroon, and from green to blue and black
Adds a unique riverbed impression to any aquascape
Available in Nano Boulder and Gravel formats
Characteristics:
Type: Natural mix stones from different origins
Colour: Dark red, maroon, green, blue, and black
Texture: Smooth with natural colour gradients
Sizes: Mix sizes from 10 to 30cm
Water Hardness: Some boulders may raise pH and hardness slightly
Packaging: Bulk boxes of 25 kg with Mix sizes
Usage:
It can be used in both aquatic and terrarium environments
Rinse rocks and stones with water before use. Use a brush to clean it before introducing the stones in the aquarium
Avoid placing rocks directly on the glass as they can be very heavy and sharp Instead, place substrate or our LandForms before placing the hardscape to help fix the exact stone position with more freedom
Always secure the stones, especially when placing one rock on top of another, you can do so with our ScapeBound, as the top rock may move or fall during regular maintenance, harming your dwellers or even breaking the aquarium
Position stones a few centimeters away from aquarium glass walls to facilitate maintenance
Control any alterations in pH and kH by regular water changes with osmotic or soft water, or by using a water softener if necessary
Safe for fish, shrimps, and other aquatic animals
Boulder boxes:
All-In-One Sets: Our Boulder Boxes are comprehensive sets that allow for the effortless creation of captivating hardscapes, echoing the raw beauty of stone landscapes.
Our Boulder Boxes are available in diverse configurations, ideal for tanks ranging from cozy 60 cm setups to grand 120 cm displays. Each variant, be it Standard or Mega Box, provides a foundation for crafting hardscapes that echo your unique touch.
Signature Offerings:
Signature Main Stone: Central to each box is a main boulder stone, around 20cm for Standard and 25cm for Mega Box, designed to be the heart of your scape.
Limited Edition series sizes may differ, please always check product info.
Assorted Stones Mix: Enhance your layout with a variety of supplementary rocks, ranging from nano rocks to substantial mid-size rocks (5-16cm in Standard, 5-20cm in Mega Boxes).
Weight Options: Standard Boxes weigh approximately 10kg, and Mega Boxes 20kg, providing a significant presence. Light Box variants, designed for ease without sacrificing stone volume and quantity, weigh around 6kg for Standard and 12kg for Mega, featuring volcanic and lightweight stones for a fuller yet lighter arrangement.
Shipping info
All our products are in stock, ready to ship (unless otherwise stated). Order before 4pm for same day dispatch (Mon-Fri). Prices start at £4.99 for a Tracked 48 Service (up to 5kgs) and £8.99 for Express Delivery via DPD.
Our Delivery Promise To You
If you choose Express Delivery, we will replace any plants that are damaged due to delays. Express Delivery is a fast, trackable, and reliable option with a one hour delivery window. It also ensures that the plants will arrive in the same condition as when they left our facility. If you choose a different postage option, such as Tracked 24 or Tracked 48, you will not be covered for any damages due to delays and will assume the risk yourself if the plants do not arrive in good condition. Express Delivery includes an insurance policy, which may cost more but provides added peace of mind.
Your plants will be wrapped with recyclable Honey Comb wrap - sounds cool because it is :). It interlocks which means we don't need to use tape either, reducing our impact on the environment.
Not only is delivery fast with DPD Express but it's also green as they offset all the carbon their vehicles produce. Guilt free delivery which we're very proud of...
We guarantee you'll be happy with your order. But if you're not, please contact us so we can resolve. We are 100% here to help and will always do our best to resolve any issues - that's a promise.
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